Do you know floral paintings on the ceiling of the temple? The ceiling is adorned with colorful flower paintings. Though there are some those kinds of temples in Kyoto, they are open and exhibit during the seasonal opening. Also, there are some types of paintings, but we introduce especially floral ones.
About The Ceiling Of Flower
Actually, the history of the ceiling of the flower is unknown because the number of existing pictures is not enough to verify the time.
You can find the picture looks like framed with the beams in the Buddhist buildings because of the structural reasons. Phoenix, dragon, crane, peacock, turtle, or a pine tree are often drawn on the ceiling. These are the lucky motif to pray for infinity prosperity. Beautiful flowers and grasses are one of them.
Hiraoka Hachimangu Shrine
Hiraoka Hachimangu Shrine was built by Kobo Daishi Kukai in809; the ceiling of the main hall is adorned with 44 colorful flower paintings from the Edo period (1603-1868). It is not able to see in regular time but you can see them this spring.
【Information】
Spring Special Opening:
March 13th ~ May 10th, 2020
Address:
23, Umegahata Miyanokuchi Cho, Ukyo Ku, Kyoto, 616-8271
Access:
A 10-minute walk from “Ohara” bus stop on the Kyoto Bus #17 at Kyoto Station
Time:
10:00~16:00 (Stop Admission 15:30)
Admission Fee:
800 yen (Included sermon in Japanese and tea)
Syojyuin Temple
Located in Ujitawara in Kyoto, Shojuin Temple was built around 800 years ago. This temple is famous for its heart-shaped window. The heart shape is a traditional pattern in Japan used for fortunes and blessings and has attracted many visitors. There are 160 pictures of flowers and Japanese scenery, which makes you feel relaxed and happy.
【Information】
Open Day:
All-season
Address:
149, Okuyamada Kawa Kami, Uji Tahara Cho, Tsuzuki gun, Kyoto, 610-0211
Time:
9:00~16:30
Access:
“Ichu mae” bus stop on the Keihan Bus to “維中前・緑苑坂工業団地前行” at Uji Station on the JR/ Keihan line.
Admission Fee:
700 yen (Included a cup of tea, Japanese sweets and admission fee for the guest hall)
Hotoji Temple
Situated about a 15-minute walk of Fushimi-inari Shrine, it is the Nichiren sect’s Hotoji Temple. There are also historic buildings such as important cultural properties, and it is quiet and quaint pagoda temple. If you walk through Niomon gate, you can see the flowers of paintings on the ceiling. About 250 red and white peony is drawn on there.
【Information】
Open Day:
All-season
Address:
32 Fukakusa Hōtōji Yama Cho, Fushimi Ku, Kyoto, 612-0885
Time:
9:00~16:00
Access:
A 8-minute walk from “Fukakusa” Sta. on the Keihan line
Admission Fee:
None
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